Worry can take us by surprise, but it doesn’t have to overwhelm us. If we learn to talk about our worries with someone, just as Ruby learns in the book... Learn More
Your kindergarten students will love coming up with their own creatures that are neither this nor that in this lesson inspired by Airlie Anderson’s book Neither. Students will begin by... Learn More
What makes you uniquely super? Maybe it’s speed or kindness – or maybe you’re a super artist. This lesson is all about uncovering and celebrating each student’s very own superpower.... Learn More
This monster is more than just brightly colored and textured, he is also concerned about social-emotional development. In this lesson, students will create their own color monster, based on the... Learn More
How are you feeling right now? If you could turn that feeling into a shape, what would it be? Inspired by the book Exactly You! The Shape of Your Feelings,... Learn More
If you are anything like me, there is probably at least one of Peter Reynolds’ book in your art room library. I just can’t get enough of his positive messages... Learn More
How much so other people know about you and what is hidden under the surface? Just like an iceberg, often we show a small fraction of our personality to everyone,... Learn More
This lesson allows students to dive deeply into a chosen emotion and pair lines, colors and facial expression that match that emotion. As an opening activity, students can fill out... Learn More
This lesson offers your seventh graders a wide variety of choice and opportunities for self-expression. Students will begin by drawing a simple portrait hidden behind a laptop screen, which is... Learn More
These wiggly worms will no doubt a smile to your kindergarteners’ faces as they not only learn how to draw earthworms, but also find out that worms are our friends.... Learn More
Based on the book The Spider by Canadian illustrator Elise Gravel, this spider lesson is sure to become a first-grade favorite. In this lesson, students explore some simple printmaking with... Learn More
Find the snake hidden in this art lesson that features a rainbow of long, skinny objects. Students will learn about color as they mix the primary colors to make the... Learn More
Slugs are shell-less creatures, but these painted paper slugs are making changes to their look with the addition of a decorative, doughnut shell. Your students will use contrast and texture... Learn More
This stunning snake is a fun exploration of color and printmaking for your third grades students. Though the lesson begins with a simple guided drawing, the end result is anything... Learn More
This colorful reptile is full of exciting opportunities for your students to explore printmaking. Students will begin with floating chalk print to create a beautifully colorful texture in their background,... Learn More
This bright, symmetrical cicadas are created with a folded line of symmetry and your students’ creativity. Students will learn about the different parts of insects as they draw and paint... Learn More
Your fifth-grade students might think of scorpions as being scary but after completing this blacklight lesson and learning how scorpions can actually glow, they might also walk away thinking that... Learn More
This lesson, inspired by the beautifully delicate luna moth, is a beautiful exploration of drawing from observation and color usage. Using one of the three included handouts, students will draw... Learn More